Artist description Brand new songs and stories from the American West. Real people, past and present, are brought to life in original music from the Big Sky Country.

Music Style Alternative Country

Musical Influences John Hiatt, Bonnie Raitt, Kevin Welch, Patsy Cline, George Jones, Willie Dixon, Merle Haggard.

Artist History Montana Rose is more than a band. It's a way of life. Montana Rose is an aggregation of musical ideals that was conceived in the winter of 1988. This fulfillment of their dream allows them to be true to their artistic spirits, which complements the Montana lifestyle they love. This synergy of lifestyle and art is unmistakable in Montana Rose's pure and simple sound. With evidence of roots in rock, blues, country and folk, their sound and the stories they tell are a direct reflection of the rhythm of life in the Big Sky Country. Montana Rose. The music is real, for real people.

Group Members Claudia Williams-- Lead singer and rhythm guitarist Claudia Williams has been performing since her early teensKenny Williams-- Singer, songwriter and bassist Kenny Williams is a native son of the Lone Star State. Rick (Dicky Chuck) Winking-- Lead guitarist and social conscience of the band. Mike Gillan--Percussionist Mike Gillan blends the influences of jazz, blues, rock, latino and country into one unique style which gives Montana Rose one fourth of its alternative music sound.

Instruments Stand-up bass, rhythm guitar, electric guitar, drums and a variety of other percussion instruments. The albums feature guest artists playing slide guitar, lap steel, accordian, and saxaphone.

Albums Montana Rose, All Night Rodeo, Highway 191, Star of Bannack, Montana Christmas

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Location Gallatin Gateway, Montana - USA

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